President John Dramani Mahama pledged his government’s renewed commitment to ethical leadership, selfless service, and governance rooted in integrity, competence, and compassion during a Non-Denominational Thanksgiving Service marking his first year in office.
Speaking at the event, which emphasized unity across religious lines, Mahama highlighted gratitude as a unifying force transcending doctrine.
“This Thanksgiving service is intentionally non-denominational because gratitude transcends religious doctrine,” he stated.
“It speaks to the shared values that unite us as a people: faith in our future, respect for human dignity, and a responsibility to one another to be one another’s keeper.”
The President acknowledged the spiritual dimensions of leadership, noting that no government succeeds through human effort alone.
Whatever name we give to our divine belief and faith, we recognise that no government succeeds through human efforts alone,” he said. “Wisdom cannot be manufactured. Strength is not infinite, guidance is not automatic.”
Reflecting on the past year, Mahama offered an honest assessment of his administration’s efforts.
He pointed to tough decisions and reforms laid as foundations for sustainable progress, even if not yet fully visible. Key priorities included economic stabilization, institutional reforms, social protection programs, and restoring national and international confidence.
“Progress is not measured only by numbers and by charts and diagrams,” Mahama emphasized adding “It is also measured by hope that is restored, by trust that is rebuilt, and correct direction that is regained.”
The service served as a platform for recommitment amid ongoing national challenges. Mahama vowed to prioritize listening to vulnerable groups, youth, and the excluded.
“Thanksgiving must also be accompanied by re-commitment,” he declared. “And so today, we re-commit to ethical leadership. We re-commit ourselves to service above self. We re-commit ourselves to governance anchored in integrity, competence, and compassion. We re-commit ourselves to listening, especially to the voices of our vulnerable, our youth, and those who feel excluded.”
The event drew a diverse crowd of political figures, religious leaders, and citizens, underscoring Mahama’s emphasis on national cohesion as Ghana navigates economic recovery and social reforms in 2026.
Source: www.Kumasimail.com
